It’s finally 2013 and it’s time to head back to work for most of us. As we have been taught most of our lives it’s time to begin looking forward, start acting on those resolutions and getting organized. And even though the new year brings on a breath of fresh air, there isn’t any harm in remembering 2012 while we plan 2013.
From the London Olympics to the reelection of Obama, 2012 was a year full of interesting and intriguing events. In 2012 we witnessed people coming together after natural disasters, the remembrance of pop icons, and people turning tragedy into motivational tools and moments of tribute.
Also in 2012 we saw technological advancements, new apps breaking molds, and entertainment in Detroit taking on a life of its own. The Detroit Free Press has worked to put together a list of, what readers ranked their top 10 entertainment stories around the “D”.
Movies: Detroit stars at Traverse City film fest
- The Traverse City Film Festival was clad with ties of Detroit themes. From the celebrities who attended the event, Susan Sarandon, Huntington Woods native Kristen Bell and Milford’s own Dax Shepard, to the wave in interest in such Detroit films, as “Burn” and “Detroitopia” the feeling of Detroit Pride was a notable staple of the weekend.
Cultural institutions, classical music, visual arts, jazz: Tri-county voters approve millage to keep DIA afloat
- The museum’s successful tax initiative, $20 a year on a home worth $200,000, will help funnel around $23 million to the DIA over the next 10 years.
Entertainment: Patti Smith revs up the D in images and song
- The June presentation of Patti Smith’s “Camera Solo” photography show at the Detroit Institute of Arts opened eyes. The feature offered 70 or so black and white photos, some from her personal collection, which inspired her artistically. The concert, which was performed at the Detroit Film Theater for 1,000 plus people, included Smith and local players, even her children.
Top iTune Songs: iTunes top-selling songs
1. “Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen
2. “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Gotye
3. “We Are Young,” Fun. feat. Janelle Monáe
4. “Payphone,” Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa
5. “Starships,” Nicki Minaj
6. “What Makes You Beautiful,” One Direction
7. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” Kelly Clarkson
8. “Some Nights,” Fun.
9. “Whistle,” Flo Rida
10. “Wild Ones,” Flo Rida feat. Sia
Movies: Movie box office rank
1. “Marvel’s The Avengers,” $623 million
2. “The Dark Knight Rises,” $448 million
3. “The Hunger Games,” $408 million
4. “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2,” $282 million
5. “Skyfall,” $280 million
6. “The Amazing Spider-Man,” $262 million
7. “Brave,” $237 million
8. “Ted,” $219 million
9. “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” $216 million
10. “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax,” $214 million
YouTube: Most-viewed YouTube videos
1. Psy, “Gangam Style”
2. Walk Off the Earth, “Somebody That I Used to Know”
3. “Kony 2012″
4. Carly Rae Jepsen, “Call Me Maybe”
5. “Epic Rap B: Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney”
6. “A Dramatic Surprise on A Quiet Square”
7. #FCHW, “Why You Asking All Them Questions?”
8. Lindsey Stirling, “Dubstep Violin Original”
9. “Facebook Parenting: For the Troubled Teen”
10. “Felix Baumgartner’s supersonic freefall from 128k — Mission Highlights”
Apps: Top free, paid iPhone apps
1. YouTube
2. Instagram
3. Draw Something Free
4. Flashlight
5. Facebook
6. Pandora Radio
7. Temple Run
8. Pinterest
9. Twitter
10. Skype
Source: The Detroit Free Press
